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01 Oct 2006, 19:46
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I am currently in the process of applying to the Real Estate development masters programs at MIT and Columbia and would like some input as to my chances, as well as things i should emphasize or play down on my applications.
Background: I am a 26 year old white dude with a mathematics degree, masters of management, and MBA from the university of florida. My undergraduate degree GPA is 2.7 which i know is low, but i was on the swim team and we practice over 20 hours a week. I swam in nationals, SECs and the olympic trials as an undergrad. I also recieved an award for the most improved athlete. My GPA was a little over a 3.5 in both masters program.
At the time i would start the MSRED program i will have worked for about 2.5 years as an investment analyst for a mid-sized real estate developer. I am the sole analyst and do all of the financial underwriting for new developments as well as the for sale underwriting.
My long term goal is to become a developer of sustainable (green) mulitfamliy/ mixed use developments.
I recentley received a 710 on the GMAT (i am positive that if i took it again i could get atleast a 730 if it would help).
Any feedback or advice on the application process or retaking the GMAT would be greatly appreciated.
Background: I am a 26 year old white dude with a mathematics degree, masters of management, and MBA from the university of florida. My undergraduate degree GPA is 2.7 which i know is low, but i was on the swim team and we practice over 20 hours a week. I swam in nationals, SECs and the olympic trials as an undergrad. I also recieved an award for the most improved athlete. My GPA was a little over a 3.5 in both masters program.
At the time i would start the MSRED program i will have worked for about 2.5 years as an investment analyst for a mid-sized real estate developer. I am the sole analyst and do all of the financial underwriting for new developments as well as the for sale underwriting.
My long term goal is to become a developer of sustainable (green) mulitfamliy/ mixed use developments.
I recentley received a 710 on the GMAT (i am positive that if i took it again i could get atleast a 730 if it would help).
Any feedback or advice on the application process or retaking the GMAT would be greatly appreciated.
02 Oct 2006, 21:03
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Mattflow,
Nothing you told me makes me think you should not be applying to MIT or Columbia. You seem competitive, your undergrad GPA notwithstanding. I'm not sure what you should "play down," but I think you should "play up" your swimming and your GMAT scores and GPA (briefly, in an optional essay). If I were you I would work overtime at showing them that you are totally savvy about your career path--no vagueness, immaturity, etc. Give them really nailed-down goals, backed up by conversations with people in the industry (refer to them in the essays). I would also emphasize any and all leadership experiences you have. Finally, I would do your best to show them that you really know their programs, including having spoken to people in their programs. If you have time to retake the GMAT without distracting you from doing the above then do so, but it isn't necessary just because of your undergrad GPA.
Good luck,
05 Oct 2006, 06:34
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Thank you.
One more question. The only essay in the application is my statement of objectives. Should i try to fit all that information into this one writing, or do you feel it would be better for me to be concise?
One more question. The only essay in the application is my statement of objectives. Should i try to fit all that information into this one writing, or do you feel it would be better for me to be concise?
